Changes to Hydro's Corporate Management Board

Arvid Moss, 52, has been appointed executive vice president for Hydro's Energy
business area, following Ola Sæter, 49, who will take over as head of Global
Smelters in the Primary Metal business area, in a move that will strengthen the
company's ability to develop its current portfolio and pursue new business
opportunities.

Moss, currently executive vice president for Strategy and Business Development,
will in his new position retain responsibility for Corporate Business
Development. Moss remains on the Corporate Management Board (CMB), while Sæter
steps down from the CMB.

The changes will become effective from September 1, 2010.



This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl
(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)


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